According to the lawyer, during his visit, Kozhoshev reminded the staff about the necessity of respecting the rights of prisoners and that the conditions of their detention should be humane.
Askat Zhetigen himself confirmed the information about his release, expressing gratitude to everyone who helped him in this difficult situation. "Perhaps some signs of thaw are appearing," noted Toktakunov.
It is worth reminding that earlier the State Penitentiary Service denied the information that Zhetigen was in a punishment cell.
Askat Zhetigen, a well-known akyn and activist, was sentenced to three years in prison on charges of inciting mass riots and seizing power. A criminal case against him was initiated in March 2024 based on his video appeals on social media, in which he criticized the actions of the authorities.
